⬢github first seen 12 h ago, last 9 min ago, peak #14

Hey, a Go-based ApacheBench replacement, draws attention

Original: rakyll/hey

The open-source tool 'hey', developed under the rakyll account, is an HTTP load generator written in Go and positioned as a replacement for the classic ApacheBench (ab) benchmarking utility. It lets developers stress-test web servers by sending configurable volumes of HTTP requests. It is currently gaining traction among developers, ranking highly on GitHub's trending list.

Why now: Developers are discovering or rediscovering this lightweight load-testing tool as it trends on GitHub this week.

rakyll/heyApacheBenchGoGitHub

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 52 snapshots from 12 h ago to 9 min ago.

Evidence

• rakyll/hey · rakyll · 16

  HTTP load generator, ApacheBench (ab) replacement

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/349176